[TowerTalk] Scotchkote and Liquid Tape

[Gary R. Hosler]

I generally wrap the connection with Scotch #33 (more flexible in cold
temperatures) and coat with Scotchkote.  Once the Scotchkote has dried, I
then add a second layer of Scotch #33.  It works for me but it requires
time which in many cases is not a luxury that we can afford.

de Gary  W0AW




K7LXC@aol.com on 11/03/98 08:01:36 AM

To:   tleaf@hotmail.com, towertalk@contesting.com
cc:    (bcc: Gary R. Hosler/MIPP/Imation)
Subject:  Re: [TowerTalk] Scotchkote and Liquid Tape





In a message dated 98-11-03 05:27:53 EST, tleaf@hotmail.com writes:

> I use Liquid Tape for some sealing jobs.
>
>  Is it equivalent to Scotchkote?
>
       What kind of sealing jobs?

       After observing the results of Scotchkote left exposed to UV over
several years (it dries up and flakes off), I would recommend using Liquid
Electrical Tape as the final coating on a coax joint. LET is UV resistant.

      My 3M catalog says that Scotchkote "provides a tough, oil resistant
outer seal on electrical insulation. Use for splices on underwater cables
or
in high moisture applications". It doesn't say anything about its UV
tolerance. I think that it was designed primarily for buried applications.

      Champion Radio Products carries both.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
www.championradio.com

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